Indulge in the luxurious taste of this Raffaello Cake, inspired by the famous Raffaello confectionery. This elegant cake features light and airy génoise layers, enriched with almonds and frosted with a creamy mascarpone and white chocolate filling. The addition of coconut and almond flakes adds a delightful crunch and intensifies the flavor, making this cake a perfect treat for coconut and almond lovers.
Why You'll Love This: The Raffaello Cake is a heavenly combination of textures and flavors. The soft génoise layers, combined with the richness of the mascarpone cream and the sweetness of white chocolate, create a harmonious blend. The coconut and almond flakes not only add a nutty flavor but also give the cake a beautiful appearance, making it perfect for special occasions.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for celebrations, birthdays, or as an elegant dessert for dinner parties. It's also a great choice for holidays and festive gatherings, or whenever you want to indulge in a luxurious and flavorful dessert.
Recipe: Ingredients:
- Génoise:
- 6 egg whites
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 200g sugar
- Vanilla sugar
- 80g almond powder
- 80g flour
- Mascarpone Cream:
- 250g mascarpone (or quark)
- 50g icing sugar
- Vanilla sugar
- 100g white chocolate
- 200g whipped cream
- 60g coconut flakes
- Decoration:
- 80g slivered almonds
- 150g flaked coconut
- Syrup:
- 100ml water
- 40g sugar
Instructions:
- For génoise, beat egg whites with salt, then add sugar and continue beating. Fold in egg yolks, flour, and almond powder. Divide into 3 pans and bake at 170°C (338°F) for 15 minutes.
- For the syrup, boil water and sugar until sugar dissolves.
- For the cream, mix mascarpone, icing sugar, and vanilla. Melt white chocolate and mix with coconut flakes. Gently fold ⅓ of the whipped cream, then add the rest.
- Assemble the cake by soaking each génoise layer with syrup and spreading the mascarpone cream. Cover with slivered almonds and coconut flakes.
Enjoy your Raffaello Cake, a sophisticated and delicious dessert that's sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings. 😍🥥🍰🍫